I'm Taking a Poll-FASHION DESIGNERS

Tell me who your favorite (vintage or contemporary) designers/labels are and if you buy clothing, jewerly or accessories on-line.
I'm working on a new project so would really appreciate your help.
Thanks!

60 Years Young-PIERRE CARDIN

Pierre Cardin Circa 1990 Black Crepe with Silver Metal Detail
Please note that this item has been sold
www.jeannesuica.com

Photo from Salon du Vintage
Photo above from the Pierre Cardin Museum in Paris

IHT Fashion Editor Suzy Menkes interviews the fashion icon Pierre Cardin as he celebrates his 60th year in fashion.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/fashion/23iht-fcardin.html

Also check out his new book “Pierre Cardin, 60 Years of Innovation,” written by Jean-Pascal Hesse, his long-term collaborator, and published by Assouline.

Like fine wine he just seems to be getting better....

Hermès Anyone? NEW YORK CITY

My secret source at Hermès told me about a sale so though that I would share it with you

Up to 60% off on select scarves and ties
Mar 24-28, 9am-6pm (1pm-5pm Sunday),
125 W 18th St (between Sixth and Seventh Aves)
New York, NY

Historical Wear-KAREN AUGUSTA AUCTIONS

Lot 237 Philip Hulitar Silk Ballgown 1950s

Lot 267 Black Silk Gown 1935

As most of you know by now I don't tend to buy and sell that many pieces from the 30s-50s but you also probably didn't know that I'm a big fan of Hulitar. Here are just 2 of my picks for this week's auction with very reasonable estimates of under $600.

Karen Augusta Auctions
March 24th in New York City
for information visit
http://www.augusta-auction.com

Happy St. Patrick's Day-HERMES

A gorgeous green leather Balle de Golf handbag by Hermes with an adustable shoulder strap available in my VIP shop on www.designer-vintage.com

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

London Calling-AUCTION & LONDON VINTAGE SHOW

Lot 29 Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress

Two exciting events in London this week for all of the vintage fashionistas out there.

Kerry Taylor auctions sale on March 16 with over 300 lots of modern celebrity owned clothing, vintage pieces from designers such as Zandra Rhodes, Thierry Mugler and rare pieces by Vivienne Westwood just to name a few... For a full catalog and on line bidding information visit www.kerrytaylorauctions.com

Later in the week the London Fashion, Textiles and Accessories Fair will be held on Sunday the 21st in the Hammersmith Town Hall.
For more information visit www.pa-antiques.co.uk

1980s and 1990s Vintage-QUEENS OF VINTAGE

A big thank you to Naomi of www.vintage secret.com
and Lena of www.queensofvintage.com for their interview and post.

You'll find the interview on the home page under Nouveau Vintage at www.queensofvintage.com

Jeanne